17 June 2012

The 2012 AATF Conference will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel
in Chicago, IL from July 5th through July 8th. As
always, there will be a wealth of information shared by educators from across
the continent. Members of the AATF Commission on Technology will offer two sessions: 1 workshop and 1 working session.

Beyond the Commission sessions,
several educators will present their experience and knowledge on technology in
the World Language domain. Please consider attending the following sessions!

Le jeudi 5 juillet:

Heure: 14h-15h / Salle:
St. Clair / Public: secondaire

S108: Effective Techniques for Using Smartboards, Laptops, and
iPads to Teach French brevet and Baccalaureate Curricula

Intervenant: Adam Steg, MiamiDadeCounty
Public Schoools

The presenter will describe effective techniques for using
Smartboards, laptops, and iPads to teach French brevet and baccalaureate
curricula. Emphasis will be placed on
practical techniques using readily available resources and technology.
PowerPoint illustration of screenshots and appropriate content will be
included. Links to useful sites will be distributed.

Participants will be introduced to a multifaceted approach to
incorporating the iPad in the foreign language classroom. The presenter will
include tips on how to use applications effectively with students. Discussion
will focus on use of applications to develop the communication skills needed to
become proficient in any language. From podcasts and virtual museum guides to
Francophone television, the presenter will give tips and ideas on how to
maximize the tablet technology available and make it work for the teacher.

Heure: 14h15-15h15 / Salle: Toledo / Public:
secondaire

S242: Technology in the French Classroom: Effects on Language and
Cultural Competence

The one-to-one computer initiative is becoming more common in
schools, but how does the implementation of digital tablets or laptops for each
student affect pedagogy and outcomes in the French classroom? Digital devices
bring many advantages and brand new possibilities to world language teaching
and as well as a number of challenges. The presenter will provide examples from
a French-teacher perspective of how one tablet or computer per student has impacted students' reading, writing,
listening, speaking, and cultural competence during the past academic year in
high school French.

Le samedi 7 juillet

Heure: 8h00-9h15 / Salle: Toledo / Public: general

S302: Do You Have the Latest Free Technology in Your Classroom?

Intervenante: Adina Alexandru, Southington Public Schools (MA)

This session will explore multiple venues to keep the foreign
language class alive while getting updated on the latest free Web technology.
With nothing more than a reliable Internet connection, you can create
documentaries, entertainment, and how-to videos while helping your students
develop outstanding speaking and writing skills.

Interested in using technology to teach French? Bring an idea to
share, a project to discuss, or a question. The Commission on Technology will
host an interactive working session that encourages the exchange of ideas and
fosters stimulating discussion about the use of technology in language
learning. Come and find out more about the Commission and about using
technology in language teaching.

This session will focus on
how to use free digital resources to improve students' oral proficiency.
Participants will learn how to use a wide variety of Web sites, such as Google
Voice, Voki, Blabberize, GoAnimate, and more to make speaking tasks engaging
and fun. We will also discuss how to share student work digitally through blog
sites, thereby transforming a class assignment into "published" work.

Le dimanche 8 juillet

Atelier (pré-inscription recommandée)

Heure:
8h00-11h00 / Salle: Holabird / Public:
general

W405: The Commission On Technology Presents: Thinking About
Syncing? Connecting with World Language E-Learners

The Commission on Technology will host a collaborative, hands-on
workshop to promote the exchange and development of technology-enhanced lessons
and projects. An interactive discussion will encompass attitudes, experiences,
and challenges in the adaption of technology in world language education.
Participants should bring a laptop computer or iPhone/Pad/Pod or Android
device.

Posted by
Catherine Ousselin - American Association of Teachers of French Commission on Technology
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